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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.50, 201.87 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.50, 201.87 and 96.08 is: 144.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.50 : 201.87 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.50/201.87 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.50x = 201.87 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.50x = 19,394.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,394.92/134.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.20

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